{"id":16676,"date":"2026-06-27T09:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T13:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/?p=16676"},"modified":"2026-06-27T13:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T17:28:32","slug":"the-fair-in-el-salvador-family-tradition-and-a-necessary-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/the-fair-in-el-salvador-family-tradition-and-a-necessary-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fair in El Salvador: Family Tradition and a Necessary Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16677 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/feriaelsalvador1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/feriaelsalvador1.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/feriaelsalvador1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/feriaelsalvador1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>Guantanamo.- Residents of the El Salvador municipality eagerly await each week\u2019s Agropecuary and Industrial Fair, a gathering that has firmly established itself as a family-friendly event.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by the Party, the Government, and the agriculture sector alongside various productive forms, the fair offers a wide range of products including tubers, fruits, vegetables, handicrafts, and industrial goods, complemented by engaging cultural activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Fair is not only a space for family and friends but also an opportunity to find options without leaving home,\u201d emphasize the organizers.<\/p>\n<p>However, this joyful occasion is overshadowed by growing concerns among attendees: many self-employed workers (TCP) and micro and small enterprises (Mipymes) refuse to accept digital payments despite it being a legal requirement.<\/p>\n<p>This practice directly affects consumers amid a severe cash shortage and contradicts Resolution 93\/2023 from the Ministry of Internal Commerce, which mandates the availability of digital payment options.<\/p>\n<p>National efforts prioritize expanding digital access to mitigate the notable cash deficit, yet locally, non-compliance remains prevalent, with some vendors accepting only cash or transfers under abusive conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing resistance impedes the banking process aimed at providing society with access to financial and payment services.<\/p>\n<p>Refusal to accept digital payments harms families attending the fair and encourages money circulation outside the banking system, posing economic challenges for Cuba.<\/p>\n<p>In response, fair organizers call on responsible authorities to enforce the law effectively, demanding thorough oversight to ensure all vendors provide electronic payment options.<\/p>\n<p>This issue should not overshadow the efforts made in El Salvador to enable residents to purchase essential products every Thursday, ensuring the fair continues as a valued community tradition in this Guantanamo municipality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guantanamo.- Residents of the El Salvador municipality eagerly await each week\u2019s Agropecuary and Industrial Fair, a gathering that has firmly established itself as a family-friendly event. 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